Adolf von Menzel (1815–1905)
Adolf von Menzel is an Austrian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $22,409. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Adolf von Menzel is recorded as sold in 2013 for $22,876; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adolf von Menzel on OpeningBid →What is a Adolf von Menzel work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf von Menzel work is $22,409.
The median Adolf von Menzel work on paper sells for $25,850 across 13 lots.
The median Adolf von Menzel print sells for $198 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $198‡ | $359‡ | 66.7% | 2021-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $25,850† | $64,779 | 72.2% | 2021-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $11,950–$32,900† | $25,850† | $64,779 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $64,779 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $52,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $359‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $36‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolf von Menzel worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf von Menzel work is $22,409. The median Adolf von Menzel work on paper sells for $25,850 across 13 lots. The median Adolf von Menzel print sells for $198 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Adolf von Menzel work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf von Menzel work on paper is $25,850. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adolf von Menzel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf von Menzel work on paper is $64,779.
What is the average price of a small Adolf von Menzel work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf von Menzel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adolf von Menzel's auction record?
Adolf von Menzel's auction record is $64,779, set in 2001.
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